5th & 7th Graders Field Trip to the Opera

Tenor Brian Jagde Visits a Local School

Community Outreach Event at the Bozeman Library

"Etiquette Night" at the Opera

Education & Community Outreach

Introducing Young Montanans to Opera

During the weeks preceding an opera performance the guest artists, chorus, orchestra, stage crew, props crew, costume, hair, and make-up designers are all busy coordinating their efforts to bring the show together. One morning during this whirlwind, area 5th and 7th graders are bussed to the Willson to see first hand the work that goes on behind the scenes of an opera production. These classes have been studying the opera prior to their field trip thanks to a curriculum guide developed by the public school music department head. This knowledge enhances the experience and understanding of the process. Students are then offered discount tickets to a performance to see and hear the final results.

Intermountain Opera Bozeman musicians also visit area schools throughout the year to introduce students to the art of opera. Study guides for teachers and anyone interested in learning more about upcoming or past operas are available on this website.

If you are interested in helping with outreach activities or have a request for a program, contact the opera office at 406-587-2889